Registrar (Medical) (Radiation Oncology) (4-Year Contract) (2 Posts)
Healthcare, Government, Public Service
Minimum Requirements
- Current certificate of ATLS/ACLS. Appropriate and sufficient clinical experience since obtaining the degree of MBChB. Oncology or Palliative care experience. Professionalism, good communication and interpersonal skills, being a team player and leadership. Research methodologies. Other degrees or diplomas e.g. Diploma in Palliative Medicine, DiP PEC, etc
- Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
- Commuted overtime is compulsory. Each Registrar will be appointed in a specific training complex but could be required to work across the platform on request. Emergency and after hour call cover.
Responsibilities
- Radiotherapy planning and treatment skills development.
- Provision of appropriate Oncology care to cancer patients according to accepted protocols under the guidance of the Consultant Radiation Oncologist.
- Attending to Oncology patients in clinic and ward settings.
- Administrative tasks required for optimal patient care and well-organised and efficient clinics and wards.
- Improving and updating knowledge through participation in teaching and training sessions and self-learning.
- Participation in the academic activities and teaching responsibilities of the division.
- Mentor, support, and assist junior colleagues.
- Involvement in research/audits relating to Radiation Oncology.
- Participation in performance appraisals/assessments.
